{"id":11359,"date":"2019-03-18T13:50:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T17:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/?p=11359"},"modified":"2019-03-18T13:50:19","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T17:50:19","slug":"stair-climbing-robots-cool-cnc-projects-and-a-visit-with-future-farmers-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/2019\/03\/18\/stair-climbing-robots-cool-cnc-projects-and-a-visit-with-future-farmers-of-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Stair climbing robots, cool CNC projects, and a visit with Future Farmers of America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter may have one final surprise for us this week as the\ncold weather returns and snowflakes are possible.&nbsp; Spring reminds me of\nsunny weather and the great indoor\/outdoor event that is the Wayne County Mini\nMaker Faire.&nbsp; If you haven\u2019t signed up to participate, do so\nquickly!&nbsp; The deadline is April 1st.&nbsp; If you have any kind of hobby,\ninvention, or creative\/crafting talents, the Maker Faire is the perfect place\nto show your creations.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/waynecounty.makerfaire.com\/call-for-makers\/\">You can signup here<\/a>.&nbsp;\nParticipation and attendance is free! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2018\/12\/call-for-makers-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10995\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waynecounty.makerfaire.com\/call-for-makers\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As many of your know, the Wayne College 3D Lab is a free\nresource that is open to the public.&nbsp; Come learn how to make things with\n3D printers, laser engraving\/cutting, CNC milling, vinyl cutting, and\nmore.&nbsp; Have an idea?&nbsp; Our lab staff are happy to help turn yours\nideas into reality.&nbsp; The 3D Lab is made possible through donations from\nmany people, organizations, and businesses.&nbsp; We especially thank Tanya\nCornelius, Orrville Branch Manager at Farmers National Bank for their recent\ndonation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/download.png 393w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/download.png?resize=300,98 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/farmersbankgroup.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last semester, students from the Tools for Engineering class\nbuilt robots from LEGO Mindstorms kits for various challenges.&nbsp; One of the\nhardest tasks is a robot that can climb stairs.&nbsp; It\u2019s fun to see the\ncrazy-but-functional ideas that students come-up with!&nbsp; It\u2019s rare that a\nrobot can climb a flight of steps, but when it does, it\u2019s a sight to\nbehold.&nbsp; Check-out some of these amazing contraptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_19700124_125414-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11367\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_19700124_125552-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11371\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_19700124_122834-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11375\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like robots and how students are using them, give <a href=\"http:\/\/www.woostercityschools.org\/hs\/content-page\/wooster-high-staff-directory\">Jacob\nMelrose<\/a> a call at Wooster High School.&nbsp; His students are building VEX\nrobot for challenge courses and <a href=\"https:\/\/thebargainhunter.com\/news\/features\/months-of-intensive-work-showcased-at-wooster-high-school-robotics-competition\">competitions<\/a>.&nbsp;\nCool stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni Ben Engle is well-known at the 3D Lab and Schantz\nMakerspace for building CNC machines from scratch.&nbsp; Starting with wood\ncarving machines, Ben graduated to metal milling machines and even water jets\nmachining!&nbsp; His inventiveness is practically limitless.&nbsp; Check-out\nsome of the items he milled using his own custom-built machines.&nbsp; The\nguitar body is my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_6173-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11379\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_6250-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11383\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_6291-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11387\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_5706-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11391\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/IMG_5714-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11395\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/metalcnc-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11399\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in using a CNC machine, check-out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolanddga.com\/products\/3d\/mdx-40a-benchtop-cnc-mill\">Roland\nMDX-40A<\/a> in the Wayne College 3D Lab.&nbsp; You can even build your own CNC\nmachine based on one of Ben\u2019s original designs!&nbsp; Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schantzmakerspace.com\/\">Schantz Makerspace<\/a> to inquire\nabout the CNC building workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month, the 3D Lab made another road trip, this time to <a href=\"https:\/\/ati.osu.edu\/agriscience-education\">Ohio State University\nAgricultural Technical Institute<\/a> in Wooster.&nbsp; Student members of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffa.org\/\">Future Farmers of America<\/a> regularly hold\nmeetings there.&nbsp; F.F.A. is the premier youth organization preparing\nmembers for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of\nagriculture.&nbsp; Students are supervised by agricultural education teachers\nin cooperation with parents, employers, and other adults who assist individuals\nin the development and achievement of educational and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/pic4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11403\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the presentation, we discussed how 3D printers work\nand its application into agriculture. &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/\">Thingiverse.com<\/a> has number of farming\nand farmer inspired inventions that can be printed and used to support all\nsorts of tasks and machinery.&nbsp; The members were full of questions about\nthe technology and interested in the 3D Lab that is open for use by the\ncommunity.&nbsp; FFA members also visit the Romich Makerspace in Creston to\nwork on projects there.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned next week as we introduce more interesting folks\nwho participated in last year\u2019s Maker Faire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until then,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"274\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/3d-printing-news.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/3d-printing-news.jpg 391w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/03\/3d-printing-news.jpg?resize=300,210 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printing can repair farm tools, including this electric drill:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2018\/01\/29\/3d-printed-battery-pack-keeps-old-drill-spinning\/\">https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2018\/01\/29\/3d-printed-battery-pack-keeps-old-drill-spinning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how this 3D printed gearbox lifts an anvil with ease:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2017\/07\/27\/3d-printed-gearbox-lifts-an-anvil-with-ease\">https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2017\/07\/27\/3d-printed-gearbox-lifts-an-anvil-with-ease<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/05\/diy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/05\/diy.jpg 458w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/05\/diy.jpg?resize=300,164 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/05\/diy.jpg?resize=425,232 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3D print an electric screwdriver from scratch:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2019\/03\/05\/3d-print-your-own-electric-screwdriver\/\">https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2019\/03\/05\/3d-print-your-own-electric-screwdriver<\/a><br><br>Make your own digital level: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/DigiLevel-a-Digital-Level-With-Two-Axes\/\">https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/DigiLevel-a-Digital-Level-With-Two-Axes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"235\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/WayneCounty_MMF_logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/WayneCounty_MMF_logo.png 631w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/WayneCounty_MMF_logo.png?resize=300,112 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/WayneCounty_MMF_logo.png?resize=425,158 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wayne County Mini Maker Faire is coming\nsoon!&nbsp; May 18, 2019 from 10:00-3:00.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/waynecounty.makerfaire.com\/call-for-makers\/\">Sign-up soon<\/a> to\nparticipate as space is limited at this huge community event.&nbsp; Deadline is\nApril 1st.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"170\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2018\/09\/new-schantz-logo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2018\/09\/new-schantz-logo2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2018\/09\/new-schantz-logo2.jpg?resize=300,102 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2018\/09\/new-schantz-logo2.jpg?resize=425,145 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss the next Maker Monday <strong>TONIGHT<\/strong> (March 18th) at 7:00 p.m. &nbsp;Find out\nmore at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schantzmakerspace.com\">www.schantzmakerspace.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"295\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/discussion-forum.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/discussion-forum.jpg 549w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/discussion-forum.jpg?resize=300,161 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2019\/02\/discussion-forum.jpg?resize=425,228 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a free \u201clistserv\u201d that allows to you ask questions\nto members in the makerspace. It\u2019s great for sharing ideas, forming\nfriendships, and helping &amp; advising each other. To join, send an email to <a href=\"listserv@lists.uakron.edu\">listserv@lists.uakron.edu<\/a> with \n\n&#8220;SUBSCRIBE\nMAKERSPACE-GROUP&#8221; in the subject line.&nbsp; \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone, Winter may have one final surprise for us this week as the cold weather returns and snowflakes are possible.&nbsp; Spring reminds me of sunny weather and the great indoor\/outdoor event that is the Wayne County Mini Maker Faire.&nbsp; If you haven\u2019t signed up to participate, do so quickly!&nbsp; The deadline is April 1st.&nbsp; If you have any kind of hobby, invention, or creative\/crafting talents, the Maker Faire is the perfect place to show your creations.&nbsp; You can signup here.&nbsp; Participation and attendance is free! 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